🎾 ATP Washington – First Round Preview
Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard vs Aleksandar Vukic
💔 Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard arrives in Washington still haunted by a painful Wimbledon collapse against Fritz—blowing a two-set lead and set points in the fourth. His season began with promise in Brisbane but has fizzled out, with zero back-to-back wins in 13 straight events. Still, his serve remains a major weapon, especially on hard courts. He returns to the only US Open Series event where he’s won a main-draw match—perhaps a mental reset?
🪫 Aleksandar Vukic hasn’t fared much better—dropping five of his last six matches and carrying a 4–8 record on hard courts in 2025. Confidence looks eroded after a loss to Nava in Los Cabos. Once a US summer darling in 2023 (runner-up in Atlanta), Vukic now struggles to maintain his rhythm or hold serve pressure consistently.
⚡ Both players have big weapons, but little form. The faster surface suits both—but can either string together points long enough to seize control?
